Tires

[Blair G]

Anybody know where or if we can buy Avon tires? I am hoping to get some original looking tires for my 1956 SI.

 

[EricWS]

Anybody know where or if we can buy Avon tires? I am hoping to get some original looking tires for my 1956 SI.

From the Dunsfold website:

Now in stock at VINTAGE TYRES

AVON TRACTION MILEAGE DUAL PURPOSE TYRES

Please contact VINTAGE TYRES directly. Click HERE for details.
http://www.dunsfold.com/Sales/Specials/Specials_files/Avon Traction Mileage 2007.pdf

which leads you to Vintage Tyres. They are Euro and the American Rep is Universal Tires, I believe. Google it.

Approxiamately $400 a tire is silly money. I'd get a modern tire for that cash.

 

[Maryland 110]

thats a lot of money for a bias ply tire !

 

[tweak]

I'd love to see pics of your 56. here's my 58.

here's a link to a tire place in PA. They don't have Avon's but they do have some good selections:

http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=343

 

[Blair G]

thats a lot of money for a bias ply tire !

Thanks for the replies. I saw what Dunsfold was advertising and have not been able to find Avons in the states. 400 bucks is a little much as well. I sure I will find something here.

Blair

 

[Blair G]

I'd love to see pics of your 56. here's my 58.

here's a link to a tire place in PA. They don't have Avon's but they do have some good selections:

http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=343

Nice rover! I have a little work left to get it on the road.

Here is a pic of my sad little SI. Hopefully this year we will see it going

 

[tweak]

She looks nice! you may want to send this guy Don an email (dflye@trysb.net) he has a whole wealth of parts and may have a connection for some avons. Good luck!

 

[Blair G]

I think these guys will work out fine. I stopped by my local tire place and he recommended these guys. After looking at my Series I restoration guide these look the closest to original.

http://www.stausaonline.com/light-truck/super-traxion.html

 

[DblD]

You might try Coker Tire.
Here's a link to a military type tire:

http://store.coker.com/prod/750-16-firestone-military-ndt-non-directional-tread.html

dd

 

[Antichrist]

Specialty Tires of America.
The first photo is of their Super Traxion Tubless, available in 7.00x15 LR C and 7.50x16 LR D.
The second is their Super Traxion Tube Type available in 7.00x15 LR C and LR D, 6.50x16 LR C and 7.50x16 LR D.
Both treads would look good and are very similar to the treads offered OEM.
Cheers.